18:00 UTC (20:00 EET): BTC $68,502 (-3.26% 24h). DECLINE DEEPENS: Price dropped $367 from 17:40 check ($68,869→$68,502), down -0.53% in 20 minutes. Total decline from morning peak now -3.26%. Price WELL BELOW 24h MA - entry condition #1 FAILED. Conservative Trend Follower: 0/3 conditions met = NO TRADE. Broader market: S&P -0.94%, Nasdaq -0.72%, sentiment calm. Stock market closes in 3 hours (21:00 UTC). Capital preserved at $98,730.